Former United States President Bill Clinton has been admitted to hospital after developing a fever, his office confirmed on Monday.
The 78-year-old ex-president was taken to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, for medical testing and observation, according to a statement released by his deputy chief of staff, Angel Urena.
“He remains in good spirits and deeply appreciates the excellent care he is receiving,” Urena wrote on social media platform X, without providing further details about Clinton’s condition.
NBC News, citing an anonymous source close to the former president, reported that the situation was “not urgent.”
Clinton - who served as the 42nd president of the United States from 1993 to 2001 - has a history of health complications. In 2021, he was hospitalised for five nights due to sepsis caused by a urological infection. Additionally, he underwent major heart surgeries in 2004 and 2010.
The former president has often spoken publicly about lifestyle adjustments he made in response to his health issues, including adopting a largely vegan diet.
Since leaving office, Clinton has remained an influential figure in the Democratic Party, engaging in diplomacy and humanitarian efforts.
In August, he delivered a speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, voicing his support for Vice President Kamala Harris during her unsuccessful presidential campaign.
